Manager, Financial Analysis & Strategic Planning

Position Summary

The goal of this role is to identify the drivers of current financial performance, assist in the preparation of the long-term strategic plan and annual budget, and provide insightful financial analysis to support various strategic initiatives.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide routine profitability analysis on various sales channels (customers, products, markets, etc.) to support various commercial initiatives.
• Significant contributor in the month-end closing cycle, which includes decomposing / reporting actual financial performance, updating the revised forecast, and preparing monthly management reports.
• Provide integral support in the development of the long-term strategic plan and annual budget.
• Provide timely financial analysis for key initiatives including working capital / cash flow management, freight optimization, productivity reporting, etc.
• Enhance management reporting and strategic communications to business leadership and Board of Directors.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and support the Accounting, Plant Operations, Commercial and Product Management teams with ad-hoc analysis, as required.
• Assist with M&A and integration activities as needed.

Technical Knowledge/Skills and Requirements

• Extensive data analytics expertise (data gathering, modeling, analysis)
• Advanced Excel proficiency; skilled in Power BI and Oracle analytics; familiarity with Oracle and Syteline 10 ERP is a plus.
• Self-driven with a proactive approach to process improvement; adept at working independently or collaboratively.
• Capable of handling large datasets and managing multiple projects concurrently with minimal supervision.
• Skilled in crafting and presenting business insights to senior leadership; adept at translating financial data into clear, concise narratives for all levels of the organization.
• Expertise in designing customer-centric reports to optimize workflow efficiency.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4-8 years of work experience preferably in high caliber settings with a mix of finance and strategy exposure (FP&A, External Audit, Strategy Consulting, Private Equity, Investment Banking, etc.).
• Strong systems skills in Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI and Oracle (preferable).
• Demonstrated analytical / problem solving skills, strategic thinking, and business acumen.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Four-year degree is required.
• Must be able to travel domestically as required.

Total Rewards

J.M. Huber Corporation complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency.

Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as an applicant's skills, performance, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.